MAKING
3. In a 3-quart casserole combine the drained beans with the remaining ingredients and stir well to mix
4. Cover the casserole with its lid or with double layers of foil.
5. Place in the preheated oven and bake 5-6 hours, stirring after every hour or so, until beans are cooked and sauce has thickened

SERVING
6. Serve the beans straight out of the casserole as a side dish for barbecued meats like short ribs, beaf steaks or pork chops